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Meet the Mountain Chickadee
Fascinating facts about a lesser-known relative of the black-capped chickadee.
Meet the Frogmouth, Australia’s Weirdest Bird
With an unsettling glare and tree-like camouflage, what’s not to love about frogmouths?
Enjoy the Red-Winged Blackbird Show
Observe the uncommon territorial behaviors of a common bird.
Hate Birding Lists? Try A Yard List
Yard lists are an understated and unsung birding pleasure. Here’s everything you need to know about them.
Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know About Turkeys
A veritable feast of turkey content from our archives.
Owling: A Field Guide to Finding Winter Owls
Here’s how to enjoy the winter owl show in your neighborhood.
A Field Guide to The Feral Parrots of the US
The US is home to dozens of feral parrot species. Here's a quick guide to identifying the most common birds.
Why Do Little Birds Mob Big Birds?
Small, angry birds take on big predators – and live. Why?
When Fish Eat Birds
The pike that ate an eagle. A cod that barfs up black ducks. And other true fish stories.
Meet the Bizarre American Bittern
The American Bittern may look nondescript, but it’s full of surprises. Learn more about one of the more unusual marsh denizens.
No Binoculars Allowed: Learning to Bird By Ear
On a mission to learn bird calls, one nature nerd does the unthinkable… bird without binoculars. (Sort of.)
What’s That Weird Duck In The Local Pond?
Have you seen a weird duck you can’t identify? We’re here to help you sort it out.